Black widow spiders, scientific name Latrodectus mactans, are among the most venomous of all arachnids. They are found in North America, and their bite can be fatal in some cases. If you found a ...

Black widow spiders are a scary site and the venomous females bite when threatened. You'll need to gear up and use this ...

Can a black widow spider bite kill you? Yes. It's one of the deadliest spiders on earth. According to information from Ohio State University, the venom can be 15 times more potent than a rattlesnake's ...

COLCHESTER, Vt. (AP) -- A Vermont woman has been bitten by a black widow spider her family says was hiding in a bag of grapes. WCAX-TV reports the 21-year-old Colchester resident spent a night at a ...

Spiders aren’t for everyone. Some people may find them terrifying, but others may find their natural beauty stunning. An Alabama Cooperative Extension System entomologist suggests that spiders be ...

A better way of treating potentially deadly black widow spider bites with fewer side effects has been developed. Human antibodies have been engineered by scientists to neutralise the arachnid's toxin.

Warm weather in California signals the return of one of the most venomous spiders in the United States. A Sacramento resident recently took to Reddit to ask if other locals have noticed an uptick in ...

Spider bites, while often minor, can lead to severe reactions from species like black widows and brown recluses. Prompt first ...

Rattlesnakes and black widows are venomous and live in Redding, California. These animals usually only bite in self-defense or to protect their young. If bitten, seek immediate medical attention.

A former Royal Marine has had a finger amputated, 13 years after being bitten by a black widow spider. Plymstock resident Dan Cheetham, 41, suffered the venomous bite on his right hand in 2012 while ...

Most exposures to black widow spider venom are accidental, but in a rare medical case, the exposure was intentional.